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Symmetric · A# / B♭ root
A# / B♭ Diminished (W-H)
An 8-note symmetric scale alternating whole and half steps. The inverse of the H-W diminished — slightly different flavour but equally symmetric.
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Notes in A# Diminished (W-H)
BbRoot
C2nd
Db3rd
Eb4th
E5th
Gb6th
G7th
AOctave
Bb9th
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About the A# Diminished (W-H) Scale
The A# diminished (w-h) scale contains the notes Bb, C, Db, Eb, E, Gb, G, A, Bb. It follows the interval pattern 2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1 and belongs to the symmetric family.
An 8-note symmetric scale alternating whole and half steps. The inverse of the H-W diminished — slightly different flavour but equally symmetric. Practising this scale across ascending and descending directions builds reliable recognition of its characteristic mood and sound in any musical context.